- 1. What instrument does Brad Mehldau primarily play?
A) Guitar
B) Piano
C) Saxophone
D) Drums
- 2. In which year was Brad Mehldau born?
A) 1970
B) 1995
C) 1985
D) 1960
- 3. Where was Brad Mehldau born?
A) Chicago, Illinois
B) Los Angeles, California
C) New York City, New York
D) Jacksonville, Florida
- 4. Who is Brad Mehldau's frequent collaborator on drums?
A) Antonio Sanchez
B) Jeff Ballard
C) Roy Haynes
D) Chick Corea
- 5. Which famous saxophonist has Brad Mehldau played with extensively?
A) Charlie Parker
B) Sonny Rollins
C) John Coltrane
D) Joshua Redman
- 6. Brad Mehldau released an album called 'Round Midnight', paying tribute to which legendary jazz musician?
A) Thelonious Monk
B) Duke Ellington
C) Bill Evans
D) Miles Davis
- 7. What is the title of Brad Mehldau's debut album released in 1995?
A) Introducing Brad Mehldau
B) Piano Impressions
C) Smooth Grooves
D) Jazz Fusion Jams
- 8. Brad Mehldau's trio often includes which bassist as a core member?
A) Ron Carter
B) Larry Grenadier
C) Esperanza Spalding
D) Christian McBride
- 9. Which record label has Brad Mehldau been associated with for many years?
A) ECM Records
B) Verve Records
C) Blue Note Records
D) Nonesuch Records
- 10. What is the title of Brad Mehldau's solo album featuring interpretations of songs from popular bands like Radiohead and Oasis?
A) Echoes
B) Harmony
C) Reflections
D) Largo
- 11. Which of the following venues is NOT a common setting for Brad Mehldau's live performances?
A) Duc des Lombards
B) Madison Square Garden
C) Village Vanguard
D) Barbican Centre
- 12. What famous jazz pianist is Brad Mehldau often compared to for his improvisational style?
A) Oscar Peterson
B) Chick Corea
C) Bill Evans
D) Thelonious Monk
- 13. Brad Mehldau is well-known for his work in piano trio settings. What does a piano trio typically consist of?
A) Piano, saxophone, and trombone
B) Piano, bass, and drums
C) Trumpet, guitar, and drums
D) Piano, cello, and clarinet
- 14. Brad Mehldau is known for his unique blend of jazz with elements from which other genre?
A) Country
B) Hip hop
C) Reggae
D) Classical music
- 15. In which city did Brad Mehldau study jazz at the New School?
A) New York City
B) San Francisco
C) Chicago
D) Boston
- 16. On which record label did Brad Mehldau release his debut album?
A) Warner Bros.
B) ECM
C) Verve
D) Blue Note
- 17. Brad Mehldau has reinterpreted popular songs by which rock band in his jazz style?
A) Radiohead
B) Pink Floyd
C) The Beatles
D) Led Zeppelin
- 18. In which musical genre is Brad Mehldau primarily known for his work?
A) Hip-hop
B) Jazz
C) Rock
D) Classical
- 19. What is the title of Brad Mehldau's collaboration album with guitarist Pat Metheny?
A) Strings Attached
B) Guitar Piano Dialogues
C) Jazz Fusion Summit
D) Metheny Mehldau
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